S75 1BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Wilthorpe Redbrooke in Barnsley. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the Barnsley Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S75 1BF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S75 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00168697 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S75 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S75 1BF.
159
42
£ 36,900 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S75 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S75 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S75 1BF. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S75 1BF has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wilthorpe Primary School
Summer Lane Primary
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Queens Road Academy
Burton Road Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Joseph Locke Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Gawber Road WMC0.9 km
- Miners Rest0.6 km
- The Old School House0.7 km
- The Masonic Hall0.3 km
- George & Dragon0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Spirit0.9 km
- The Nutty Fruitcake0.7 km
- Voluntary Services Coffee Shops0.9 km
- JJ's Cafe0.9 km
- Sports Village at Honeywell0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Lunch Club0.9 km
- Pizza Zone0.9 km
- Raja Indian Cuisine also trading as Raja Desserts0.9 km
- Frydays0.7 km
- D Birkinshaw0.9 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Ellisons Chemist0.5 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Premier Rockingham Store0.5 km
- Barnsley Halal Food Store1.0 km
- Cohens Chemist0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barnsley1.2 km
- Dodworth3.4 km
- Darton4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
- Allendale Road/Cavendish Road0.2 km
- Huddersfield Road/Hall Balk Lane0.2 km
- Huddersfield Road/Salisbury Street0.2 km
- Huddersfield Road/Kensington Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S751BF · Data under Open Government Licence